Herbert Street Special School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Herbert Street Special School
Registered under EMIS 100000772, Herbert Street Special School serves as a public special needs education school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 83 enrolled learners instructed by 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 6:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Herbert Street Special School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Herbert Street Special School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Herbert Street Special School reported a total enrollment of 83 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Herbert Street Special School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Oakdale), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 79 Herbert Street Oakdale 7530. For postal correspondence, use: 79 Herbert Street Oakdale Unknown 7530.
Curriculum & Academics
Herbert Street Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Herbert Street Special School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Herbert Street Special School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
79 Herbert Street Oakdale 7530
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
79 Herbert Street Oakdale Unknown 7530
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000772
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.